Cologix, Inc. · 1 day ago
Director, Data Center Construction
United States
Contract
Remote
Director/Executive
$165K/yr - $185K/yr
15+ years expCologix is seeking a motivated and experienced Director of Construction to oversee all construction operations in the Columbus region. The role involves leading construction teams, managing complex projects, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and enhancing operational efficiency throughout the project lifecycle.
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No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead the day-to-day management of construction activities across multiple data center projects, ensuring they are completed within schedule, budget, and quality expectations
Manage and mentor a team of external construction project managers and internal resources, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture across multiple projects
Support teams to coordinate internal resources to interface with supply chain management for owner-furnished equipment and resources, ensuring timely procurement and delivery
Advocate safety as the top priority on the jobsites, enforcing compliance with company and jobsite safety plans, policies, and all safety-related regulations
Support all projects efforts to secure entitlements, including building permits and local Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) approvals. Experience within the Columbus area market is strongly desired
Oversee and support collaboration with design and construction teams to develop and maintain schedules that achieve critical project milestones. Individual must be able to balance the importance of multiple project drivers and be able to make appropriate decisions on behalf of the Company
Build and maintain relationships with clients, vendors, and stakeholders to enhance Cologix’s position as an industry leader
Work with internal and external teams to improve processes and protocols, incorporating innovative solutions for data center construction
Demonstrate strong leadership as a team player, fostering collaboration within internal and external project environments and stakeholders
Utilize advanced planning skills to lead through influence, proactively partnering with stakeholders to drive project’s success. Must be able to stay current with all projects within their purview to anticipate potential risks and provide mitigation
Prepare and oversee the preparation of multiple construction and development estimates, project budgets, and unit cost reports, ensuring financial accuracy and alignment with company goals. Maintain consistent knowledge of all projects status
Organize and lead pre-award and pre-construction meetings, ensuring thorough project planning and alignment with stakeholders
Participate in value engineering, negotiate project scopes of work and contracts, and ensure cost-effective solutions without compromising quality
Ensure on all projects that the onsite management teams are monitoring contractor material and equipment procurement, buyout, and submittals, ensuring alignment with budgets and schedules
Negotiate change orders, manage budget impacts, and review/approve monthly pay requests with the onsite project management teams
Ensure project teams are collaborating closely with the commissioning teams to ensure seamless coordination of vendors and contractors for successful customer turnover
Ensure each project’s final closeout procedures, including as-built drawings, closeout documentation, and letters of substantial completion is coordinated and completed
Continuously track project costs, allowances, and contingencies using financial software, providing data-driven action plans for executive decision-making
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field
15+ years of experience in construction project management, with at least 5 years in the mission-critical or data center industry
Proven leadership in managing complex, large-scale construction projects, with a focus on data centers or similar facilities
Exceptional organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to oversee multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
Superior interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills to engage with clients, vendors, and cross-functional teams
Strong leadership and people management skills, with experience mentoring and developing project teams
Proficiency in project management software, Microsoft Office Suite, cloud-based commissioning platforms, and financial management tools
Deep understanding of building codes, zoning regulations, and construction practices, particularly in the Columbus market
Willingness to travel domestically and within Canada to support project and team needs
Valid driver's license
***Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or transfer sponsorship of an employment visa at this time, including CPT/OPT.***
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible spending account options
Non-accrued PTO
Company paid holidays
401k Retirement Plan
Short- and Long-Term Disability
Employee Discount Marketplace
Employee Recognition Platform
Company
Cologix, Inc.
Cologix is reinventing the edge—supporting your digital infrastructure journey with robust interconnection at our digital edge and hyperscale edge data centers.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$2.52B2025-07-21Debt Financing· $525M
2024-10-24Undisclosed· $500M
2024-10-24Debt Financing· $1B
Leadership Team
Bill Fathers
CEO
Dawn Smith
President
Recent News
2025-10-23
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